Thursday, August 25, 2011

Sorry that I haven't posted anything for awhile…but…we’ve been traveling.

To see my Dad, Jim’s daughter, granddaughter and great grandson in NY.

My 2 sons and 2 grandkids in VT.

Trail riding on horseback in Otter Creek, NY. ( Thanks so much Tom and Regina for taking us camping with you and loaning me the use of Tom’s horse for a few days.)

Visited my sister in TN, along with her daughter and family. One of the highlights was watching her grandson, Kevin, race his Motocross Motorcycle. He finished 3rd in one event and my sister called today and told me he had a 2nd last night. He is really doing great!

We returned home to a nicely mowed lawn …but a lot of weed eating.

The camper is almost unpacked and will finish up tomorrow.

My Giant Milkweeds are growing like crazy. I found 3 Monarch caterpillars and 2 Queen caterpillars the first day home. The Butterfly House is back in action! I saw a female Monarch laying eggs on the plants outside so there will be more.

This is the Giant Milkweed on 5.26.11 The one on the L is the same plant

It’s amazing how they come back.

These Queen caterpillars are on leaves that are the same size..about 5” long. The one on the L is about 1 day old and the one on the R is at least 5 or 6 days old. It will be going to the top before long.

Home 2 days and I’ve already found 7 Queens and 18 Monarch caterpillars.

All but one of my birdfeeders were empty. I left the “hot wire” unplugged when I filled the “Sky Café” before we left. It is normally good for a couple of months. The squirrels couldn’t get to it but the raccoons must have.

So..that’s the update. Hope to have something more interesting to add before long.

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My husband and I are best friends. We have spent almost everyday of the past 19 years together. And most of it in small spaces. 15 years in a truck and as much time as we can on a small boat. Together we have 5 children. All of whom are decent,caring people. I don't think I can say anything nicer about them then that. I enjoy photography, and am amazed at how little I really know about the critters that share our little spot in the jungle. But I am learning.